japanese catmint
Searching for "japanese catmint" in New Zealand? Whether you're looking for a lush perennial to brighten up your garden or hoping to attract bees and beneficial insects, Japanese catmint is a popular choice for gardeners who love beautiful, low-maintenance plants. While "japanese catmint" isn’t a widely recognised common name for a specific Nepeta species, many gardeners use this term to describe a variety of ornamental catmints known for their elegant foliage, long flowering season, and aromatic leaves. On this page, we’ll help you understand the features, benefits, and best uses for Japanese catmint, as well as introduce you to related catmint varieties perfect for Kiwi gardens.
Ligustrum 'Rotundifolium'
Ligustrum 'Rotundifolium' (Japanese Privet) is a hardy evergreen shrub admired for its rounded glossy green leaves and dense compact growth habit. This versatile plant is widely used in NZ gardens for hedging, screening, and formal planting where year round structure and privacy are desired.
From $21.95
Nepeta 'Blue Wonder' (Catmint)
Nepeta 'Blue Wonder' is a compact catmint with aromatic silvery green foliage and rich blue flower spikes through the warmer months. The rounded mound adds soft colour to sunny borders without the large spread of taller catmints. It is a compact flowering perennial suited to sunny border fronts, cottage gardens, pollinator planting, and pots.
From $17.87
